1.) You stop down to the desired aperture, the camera will set the shutter speed. 2.) It's a wonderful lens, beautiful bokeh!
Don > -----Original Message----- > From: Markus Maurer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 6:07 PM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: SMC Takumar 85mm 1.8 question > > > Hi all > > I just won an auction for a screw mount SMC Takumar 1.8 85mm lens > and since > it will be the first M42 lens I use I would like to know: > Will I have any restrictions using it on a film body like the Pentax SFXn > with a mount adapter K (30120) from Pentax? > Or can I set the aperture on the lens and the body will set the shutter > speed or is all to be set manually then? > > Any other comments on this lens? > > thanks for answers in advance > Markus > > >